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HIGH INTERMEDIATEInstrucciones:En primer lugar, escucha una o dos veces el audio que hasdescargado. Luego intenta realizar la actividad. Finalmente, revisa latranscripcin y traduccin del audio y verifica las respuestas correctas.1 - At the hairdresser'sActivity1. Melissa was born in the US?

Yes.

No.2. When did Melissa come to the US?

on 1992, when she was seventeen.

in 1992, when she was seventeen.

during 1992, when she was seventeen.3. Why did Melissa study English for two years?

Because she wanted to go to college.

Because her English was not good.

Because her English was not fluent.4. Chuck's English is good because

He did an intense course in the US.

He was born in the US.

He studied English for ten years.

He worked for a US company.

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5. Where did Chuck grow up?In Los Angeles.

In Texas.6. What did he do in 1978?

He went to college.

He came to Ohio.7. What was his major?

Hairdressing.

Acting.8. Why did he become a hairdresser?

Because he was good at it.

Because he had a lot of money.

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Audio transcriptionChuck:

Melissa:

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Melissa:

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Chuck:

Melissa:

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Were you born in the U.S., Melissa?

No, I wasn't. I came here in 1992.

How old were you?

I was seventeen.

So, did you go to college right away?

No, because my English wasn't very good. I studied English

for two years first.

Wow, your English is really fluent now.

Thanks. Your English is pretty good, too.

Yeah, but I was born here!!

How about you, Chuck? Where did you grow up?

Well, I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Texas.

And when did you come to Los Angeles?

In 1978. I went to college here.

Oh. What was your major?

Drama. I was an actor for five years after college.

That's interesting. So why did you become a hairdresser?

Because I needed the money. And because I was good at it.

Look!! What do you think?

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TranslationEn la peluquera

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Melissa:

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Chuck:

Naciste en los Estados Unidos, Melissa?

No. Llegu aqu en 1992.

Qu edad tenas?

Tena diecisiete.

O sea que fuiste a la universidad de inmediato?

No, porque mi ingls no era muy bueno. Primero estudi ingls durante

dos aos.

Vaya, tu ingls es muy fluido ahora.

Gracias. Tu ingls es muy bueno tambin.

Claro, pero yo nac aqu.

Y t, Chuck? Dnde te criaste?

Bueno, nac en Ohio pero me cri en Texas.

Y cundo viniste a Los Angeles?

En 1978. Fui a la universidad aqu.

Ah. Cul fue tu especializacin?

Arte dramtico. Fui actor durante cinco aos despus de la universidad.

Qu interesante. Pero Por qu te hiciste peluquero?

Porque necesitaba dinero. Y porque era bueno en esto. Observa.

Qu te parece?

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Answers Activity1. Melissa was born in the US?

No.2. When did Melissa come to the US?

in 1992, when she was seventeen.3. Why did Melissastudy English for two years?

Because she wanted to go to college.

4. Chuck's English is good becauseHe was born in the US.

5. Where did Chuck grow up?In Texas.

6. What did he do in 1978?He went to college.

7. What was his major?Acting.

8. Why did he become a hairdresser?Because he was good at it.

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